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kettleoffish · 31st May 2010, 01:40 PM

just a suggestion - on some other forums I frequent there's an instant message bar (not unlike the one facebook used to have) at the bottom of the screen and you can see which of your friends are online, and message them. I know Meebo provide the service to some sites, although I don't know if it costs, or what the technical aspects would be like, but it seems like a nice idea.

I know we have a chatroom, but this would be for individual one to one messaging, like AIM, MSN, FB chat, whatever. And I suppose, like the chatroom, it would only be available to full members.

What are people's opinions on this? do you think it would be a good idea? Staff - is this something which would be possible? Or does it go against EC privacy/safety rules?

**Corny** · 31st May 2010, 02:17 PM

actually we have been looking into this and really like that system. i am not sure if it is the same that you have seen (PM me a link please) but the one that we looked at wasn't "free"

but at the moment there are a few more important things that have to come first. but it's still on the list

**Martin** · 31st May 2010, 02:37 PM

^ I imagine it's pretty much identical. The one that we've suggested behind the scenes works in the exact same way as described above, afaik.

Saying that, there's nothing else that can be said on this type of idea because it hasn't been discussed beyond the "Ooo, it looks good" stage.

Shevanel · 31st May 2010, 03:23 PM

How exactly will this type of activity be monitored though?

Also, I know which forum you're referring to, Kettleoffish

xD

**Corny** · 31st May 2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

^ I imagine it's pretty much identical. The one that we've suggested behind the scenes works in the exact same way as described above, afaik.

from the look and feel ... yep. but it also has a twitter/facebook/jabber/yaim gateway. so not the same

Swamp56 · 31st May 2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shevanel

How exactly will this type of activity be monitored though?

Also, I know which forum you're referring to, Kettleoffish

xD

I'm guessing there is a ton of logging going on when messages get sent. If not, you could probably add that to the modification; modifying PHP scripts is relatively easy as long as the code isn't encrypted or obfuscated.

**Corny** · 31st May 2010, 04:34 PM

no that is not how it works. THEY manage and control that bar, you just use it.
also they have a copyright that would prevent you from doing so, even if you could

Swamp56 · 31st May 2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corny

no that is not how it works. THEY manage and control that bar, you just use it.
also they have a copyright that would prevent you from doing so, even if you could

Interesting; most modifications for vB (with the exception of paid flash add-ons like chat rooms) are usually run completely server-side (unless this isn't a vB mod).

**Corny** · 31st May 2010, 04:52 PM

sure .. because we will run a jabber,yaim,oscar and msn gateway as well! yeah this IS serverside but on THEIR servers. and it is not a vB mod.

I'd be the first to start vi and teach some mod how it should behave but I just said that this is

a) not what we're looking for
b) violating basic EC rules

so it is a moot point arguing what you could possibly hack or not.

I had a look at a similar system (in regards of the handling) though, but as I also said above it's not very high priority right now.

31st May 2010, 01:40 PM	#1
kettleoffish new avatar time! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: all but parents.. for now. Location: Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,045 Join Date: Feb 2009	IM toolbar on EC? just a suggestion - on some other forums I frequent there's an instant message bar (not unlike the one facebook used to have) at the bottom of the screen and you can see which of your friends are online, and message them. I know Meebo provide the service to some sites, although I don't know if it costs, or what the technical aspects would be like, but it seems like a nice idea. I know we have a chatroom, but this would be for individual one to one messaging, like AIM, MSN, FB chat, whatever. And I suppose, like the chatroom, it would only be available to full members. What are people's opinions on this? do you think it would be a good idea? Staff - is this something which would be possible? Or does it go against EC privacy/safety rules? __________________ ~~There is no way to peace; peace is the way.~~ --A. J. Muste

31st May 2010, 02:17 PM	#2
Corny Administrators EC Tech Admin Gender: Male Location: Germany (old europe) Age: 30 Posts: 799 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: IM toolbar on EC? actually we have been looking into this and really like that system. i am not sure if it is the same that you have seen (PM me a link please) but the one that we looked at wasn't "free" but at the moment there are a few more important things that have to come first. but it's still on the list

31st May 2010, 02:37 PM	#3
Martin EC's Red Queen EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Merseyside, UK Age: 21 Posts: 8,047 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: IM toolbar on EC? ^ I imagine it's pretty much identical. The one that we've suggested behind the scenes works in the exact same way as described above, afaik. Saying that, there's nothing else that can be said on this type of idea because it hasn't been discussed beyond the "Ooo, it looks good" stage. __________________ The blue whale ejaculates up to 40 gallons during sexual intercourse, but only 10 gallons enters the female. Do you still wonder why the sea tastes salty?

31st May 2010, 03:23 PM	#4
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: IM toolbar on EC? How exactly will this type of activity be monitored though? Also, I know which forum you're referring to, Kettleoffish xD __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

31st May 2010, 04:34 PM	#7
Corny Administrators EC Tech Admin Gender: Male Location: Germany (old europe) Age: 30 Posts: 799 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: IM toolbar on EC? no that is not how it works. THEY manage and control that bar, you just use it. also they have a copyright that would prevent you from doing so, even if you could

31st May 2010, 04:52 PM	#9
Corny Administrators EC Tech Admin Gender: Male Location: Germany (old europe) Age: 30 Posts: 799 Join Date: Dec 2004	Re: IM toolbar on EC? sure .. because we will run a jabber,yaim,oscar and msn gateway as well! yeah this IS serverside but on THEIR servers. and it is not a vB mod. I'd be the first to start vi and teach some mod how it should behave but I just said that this is a) not what we're looking for b) violating basic EC rules so it is a moot point arguing what you could possibly hack or not. I had a look at a similar system (in regards of the handling) though, but as I also said above it's not very high priority right now.